Carlos Tevez and Samuel Eto’o swap deal ‘discussed by Man City and Inter’

Manchester City’s unsettled striker
Carlos Tevez could soon get his wish to leave the club â in a swap deal with Inter’s
Samuel Eto’o.

City and the Milan-based giants are both currently in Ireland where they are competing in the Dublin Super Cup and it is there that preliminary discussions about a deal have taken place, according to reports.

Inter could be an option for wantaway striker Tevez (PA)

Eto’o is said to be willing to consider a move to the Etihad Stadium after unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a new contract at the San Siro.

Tevez, on the other hand, has made no secret of his desire to leave England, suggesting he needs to be closer to his wife and children who have been unable to settle in the UK.

City had previously confirmed they are looking for £50million in return for selling Tevez, but it has been noted that there may be more flexibility if the possibility of snaring Eto’o is realistic.

However, Inter still face competition for the Argentinean’s signature, with Real Madrid and Juventus also said to have declared an interest.

Tevez had seemed set for a return to South America with Brazilian club Corinthians, but they were forced to pull out of a deal as the continent’s transfer window slammed shut.

Should City complete a deal for Eto’o, he will join Sergio Aguero in Roberto Mancini’s new-look attack, after the striker joined from Atletico Madrid earlier this week.